Badlands episode 167 examines Iran's escalating use of capital punishment against political dissidents, framed around the regime's disregard for its own laws and international standards. The episode features part 2 of an interview with environmental activist Morad Tahbaz, who survived arrest and imprisonment in…
Worth it if you follow Iran's political repression closely or want firsthand testimony from a survivor of Evin Prison, though the US execution comparison may feel tangential.
Badlands episode 166 examines the complex geopolitical balancing act Gulf states—particularly Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar—are performing in the Ukraine-Russia conflict. Host Borzou Daragahi interviews researchers Anastasiya Shapochkina and Bohdan Kostiuk about their report on Russia-GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council)…
Worth it if you follow international relations, want to understand why Gulf states haven't backed Ukraine, or are interested in Russia-Iran-Gulf state dynamics.
Badlands episode S01E165 (24 min, published Oct 7, 2026) covers three distinct topics. The primary focus is August Hanning, Germany's former intelligence chief, who allegedly provided state secrets to another country—a discovery that emerged from a messy divorce case. Host Borzou Daragahi frames this as revealing…
Worth it if you want quick takes on European geopolitics and current scandals, but not if you expect rigorous reporting or balanced analysis.
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